Jim Kelly has Cancer

[Wittman21]

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Jim Kelly has announced that he has been diagnosed with Squamous-cell carcinoma (cancer) of the upper jaw bone http://ow.ly/lEj5d (http://t.co/UEeeIGMpL1)

[Novacane]

Good luck Jim! You're in my thoughts and prayers!

[whkfc]

Is it curable or no?

[ParanoidAndroid]

Yes.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Squamous cells are what you find on the outside of membranes. Your outer layers of skin, the linings of organs and glands, etc are squamous epithelium. Squamous cell carcinoma is very treatable. It can often be completely removed but can leave peopple disfigured. My father has an ongoing issue with it and he has a chunk missing from the tip of his nose.

[Don't Panic]

In other news, Op is a giant douchebag.

[feldspar]

In other news, Op is a giant douchebag.

That's not really news...

Anyway, I found this:

Former Buffalo Bills quarterback and Hall of Famer Jim Kelly has been diagnosed with cancer in his upper jaw bone stemming from squamous cell carcinoma.

The quarterback released a statement on Monday morning calling the last "couple of weeks" very "difficult" but also saying that "the prognosis for my recovery is very good."

“This past couple of weeks has been difficult for me and because of the nature of social media I thought it would be best to share with everyone what has been going on with my health," Kelly said in a statement. "I was recently diagnosed with Squamous-cell carcinoma (cancer) of the upper jaw bone. I have undergone tests which have shown that the cancer is isolated to my upper jaw and has not spread to other parts of my body. Surgery is scheduled for June 7th and doctors have told me that the prognosis for my recovery is very good."

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http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/ey...jawbone-cancer

[coastal]

Thoughts and prayers to jimbo and his family.

health is a gift oft unrealized until its taken away.

[DynaPaul]

That's horrible. I wish Jim full remission and a speedy recovery.

[blackonyx89]

Thoughts and prayers to Jimbo and the family and get well soon man!

[Bill Cody]

wait so he didn't fall off the wagon?:huh:

[trapezeus]

get better Jim. We are looking forward to your participation in the future ownership of the Bills.

[JoeMama]

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Jim Kelly has announced that he has been diagnosed with Squamous-cell carcinoma (cancer) of the upper jaw bone http://ow.ly/lEj5d (http://t.co/UEeeIGMpL1)

That's exactly what I was worried it would be.

Jim Kelly is a tough guy and I think he can beat this. Thoughts go out to him and his family. I'm sure he knows full well he has all of Buffalo behind him.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

Thoughts and prayers for ya Jimbo. Oh, and its not news that OP is a *******, its probably been known about him since his birth.

[Night Train]

Pulled all his front teeth a couple months back to remove the large cyst in his sinus. Obviously more to it.

All the best thoughts.

[Historian]

Kelly is a piece of iron.

He'll be out golfing in about a week.

[jimmifli]

The two leading causes of oral cancers (especially squamous cell) is Tobacco use and HPV (about a third of all oral cancers).

[ParanoidAndroid]

He'll probably have problems with this for the rest of his life, but it is rarely life threatening as long as you stay on top of it. He'll fe fine.... relatively. Op may have been a bit insensitive, but I would bet this is a case of oral squamous cell carcinoma associated with his history with alcoholism. Smoking and chewing tobacco is another huge risk factor.

[Joe Fo Sho]

The two leading causes of oral cancers (especially squamous cell) is Tobacco use and HPV (about a third of all oral cancers).

Michael Douglas would agree with you.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/06/03/michael-douglas-oral-sex-caused-throat-cancer/2383863/

[sukie]

The two leading causes of oral cancers (especially squamous cell) is Tobacco use and HPV (about a third of all oral cancers).

Google search Sinus cancer next. Oral cancer generally presents in gum line ar floor of mouth or base of tongue. He had a "cycst" removed from his maxillary sinuses.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Google search Sinus cancer next. Oral cancer generally presents in gum line ar floor of mouth or base of tongue. He had a "cycst" removed from his maxillary sinuses.

Guess what maxillary sinuses are? I'll wait.

[Ed]

He'll probably have problems with this for the rest of his life, but it is rarely life threatening as long as you stay on top of it. He'll fe fine.... relatively. Op may have been a bit insensitive, but I would bet this is a case of oral squamous cell carcinoma associated with his history with alcoholism. Smoking and chewing tobacco is another huge risk factor.
It's no secret that Kelly was a pretty big cocaine user in his day too. Considering his significant sinus problems and that the cancer is in his upper jaw area, I wonder if that could have been a cause too.

[sukie]

Guess what maxillary sinuses are? I'll wait.

not oral structures for it to be oral cancer.

[Jan Reimers]

Thoughts and prayers to Jim and his family.

[Mike13]

Well that sucks, get better Jim.


Guess what maxillary sinuses are? I'll wait.

Sinuses in the Maxilla(which is the bone that makes up your upper jaw, surrounds your nose and makes up your cheekbones.)

[Billz_fan]

I have never loved a Buffalo Bill player more than Jim Kelly. I wish Jim and the Kelly family all the best and will be sending all the good thoughts I can for a full recovery.

[Discotrish]

Novena To
St. Peregrine

Glorious wonder-worker, St. Peregrine, you answered the divine call with a ready spirit, and forsook all the comforts of a life of ease and all the empty honors of the world to dedicate yourself to God in the Order of His holy Mother.

You labored manfully for the salvation of souls. In union with Jesus crucified, you endured painful sufferings with such patience as to deserve to be healed miraculously of an incurable cancer in your leg by a touch of His divine hand.

Obtain for me the grace to answer every call of God and to fulfill His will in all the events of life. Enkindle in my heart a consuming zeal for the salvation of all men.

Deliver me from the infirmities that afflict my body (especially.....).

Obtain for me also a perfect resignation to the sufferings it may please God to send me, so that, imitating our crucified Savior and His sorrowful Mother, I may merit eternal glory in heaven.

St. Peregrine, pray for me and for all who invoke your aid.

I think Kelly is/was Catholic.

Patti

[Turf]

It brought a tear to my eye when I read this this morning. Jimbo is Buffalo, and means so much to all of us. I wish him the best and my thoughts go out to him.

[imbondz]

All the best to Jim. After what he's been thru he can definitely get thru this.

[BertSquirtgum]

Waiting for OP to post that Jim has cancer because he was an alcoholic. Douche.

[coastal]

Waiting for OP to post that Jim has cancer because he was an alcoholic. Douche.
Claiming internet message board moral high ground is the essence of douchebaggery.

skål!

[swiper]

The two leading causes of oral cancers (especially squamous cell) is Tobacco use and HPV (about a third of all oral cancers).

So what? He said he had cancer of the bone. Squamous Cell Cancer doesn't arise from bone tissue that I know of.

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Claiming internet message board moral high ground is the essence of douchebaggery.

skål!

Not that you haven't tried it!

Tide's out!

[coastal]

http://youtu.be/AarHxXD_vKY

[swiper]

not oral structures for it to be oral cancer.


Bone. Bone. Bone. Kelly said bone. Sinus Cancer arises from the soft tissue lining.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma does not arise from bone. Bone cancer is from malignant spread about 80% of the time (give or take). Then comes sarcomas which are not SCCs. He is not of the right age to have marrow issues and that particular spot is not typical for marrow issues anyway. So if the cell type is squamous cell, then it's not likely bone cancer - more likely something arising from the lining of the sinus that eroded into the bone locally.

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/bonecancer/overviewguide/bone-cancer-overview-what-is-bone-cancer


Bone tumors that are cancer (malignant)Osteosarcoma:Osteosarcoma (also called osteogenic sarcoma) is the most common true bone cancer. It is most common in young people between the ages of 10 and 30. But about 10% of cases are people in their 60s and 70s. This cancer is rare during middle age. More males than females get this cancer. These tumors start most often in bones of the arms, legs, or pelvis. This type of bone cancer is not discussed in this document, but is covered in detail in our document, <!-- TRANSIT - HYPERLINK --><!-- ./ssLINK/osteosarcoma-detailed-guide-toc. -->Osteosarcoma (http://www.billszone.com/ssLINK/osteosarcoma-detailed-guide-toc).
Chondrosarcoma:This is cancer of the cartilage cells. Cartilage is a softer form of bone-like tissue. Chondrosarcoma is the second most common true bone cancer. It is rare in people younger than 20. After age 20, the risk of this cancer keeps on rising until about age 75. Women get this cancer as often as men.
Chondrosarcomas can develop in any place where there is cartilage. It most often starts in cartilage of the pelvis, leg, or arm, but it can start in many other places, too.
Chondrosarcomas are given a grade, which measures how fast they grow. The lower the grade, the slower the cancer grows. When cancer grows slowly, the chance that it will spread is lower and the outlook is better. There are also some special types of chondrosarcoma that respond differently to treatment and have a different outlook for the patient. These special types look different when seen under a microscope.
Ewing tumor:This cancer is also called Ewing sarcoma. It isnamed after Dr. James Ewing, the doctor who first described it in 1921. It is the third most common bone cancer. Most Ewing tumors start in bones, but they can start in other tissues and organs. This cancer is most common in children and teenagers. It is rare in adults older than 30. This type of bone cancer is not discussed in this document, but is covered in detail in our document, <!-- TRANSIT - HYPERLINK --><!-- ./ssLINK/ewing-family-of-tumors-detailed-guide-toc. -->Ewing Family of Tumors (http://www.billszone.com/ssLINK/ewing-family-of-tumors-detailed-guide-toc).
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH): This cancer more often starts in the soft tissues around bones (such as ligaments, tendons, fat, and muscle) rather than in the bone itself. If it starts in the bones, it most often affects the legs or arms. It usually occurs in older and middle-aged adults. MFH mostly tends to grow into nearby tissues, but it can spread to distant sites, like the lungs. (Another name for this cancer is pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma.)
Fibrosarcoma: This is another type of cancer that starts more often in “soft tissues” than it does in the bones. Fibrosarcoma usually occurs in older and middle-aged adults. Leg, arm, and jaw bones are most often affected.
Giant cell tumor of bone:This type of bone tumor has both benign (not cancer) and malignant forms. The benign form is most common. These don’t often spread to distant sites, but after surgery they tend to come back where they started. Each time they come back after surgery they are more likely to spread to other parts of the body. These tumors often affect the arm or leg bones of young and middle-aged adults.
Chordoma:This tumor usually occurs in the base of the skull and bones of the spine. It is found most often in adults older than 30. It is about twice as common in men than in women. Chordomas tend to grow slowly and usually do not spread to other parts of the body. But they often come back in the same place if they are not removed completely. When they do spread, they tend to go to the lymph nodes, lungs, and liver.

[BertSquirtgum]

Claiming internet message board moral high ground is the essence of douchebaggery.

skål!

You would know.

[ServoBillieves]

We should fight and argue about douchebaggery in the "Jim Kelly has Cancer" thread.

Then again it is Billszone... Best wishes to Jim for a healthy and speedy recovery. Prayers with his family as well.

[Syderick]

We should fight and argue about douchebaggery in the "Jim Kelly has Cancer" thread.

Then again it is Billszone... Best wishes to Jim for a healthy and speedy recovery. Prayers with his family as well.

Them's fightin' words!

[coastal]

I heart papa smurf.
Fixed it for u.

[sukie]

Squamous Cell Carcinoma does not arise from bone. Bone cancer is from malignant spread about 80% of the time (give or take). Then comes sarcomas which are not SCCs. He is not of the right age to have marrow issues and that particular spot is not typical for marrow issues anyway. So if the cell type is squamous cell, then it's not likely bone cancer - more likely something arising from the lining of the sinus that eroded into the bone locally.



My thoughts about this exactly.

[swiper]

My thoughts about this exactly.

Just got the new Saga 20/20 CD. Damn you for making me like that music 30 years ago.

[Skooby]

Cancer touched my family quite sadly, not too far after Norwood missed his kick. My Mom wasn't a big sports fan, not her a normal Bills backer herself spent her last few months alive after watching that happen. After the kick went wide right, my Mom began to cry. I looked at her in amazement & wondered why she would be so emotional. She basically spent the additional time in confusion after cleaning up & didn't say a lot after it happened. She had me laid down several years earlier to the event explaining that she had cancer & that she wasn't going to live all that much longer. Being younger, I wrote it off as impossible in denial.


She went in and out of the hospital for several years in-between & looked to be good when she and back for treatment, my brother preparing her new kitchen & bathroom she always wanted. Finally my brother got all done with those improvements & Mom passed never to come home to see them. She passed & every game I hoped for a better day to say look Mom we finally did won it.


Maybe some day, I'll get to hold a sign as an event to acknowledge that we finally did it & to RIP. You'll know me by that event event, being there for that moment. Someday she won't cry anymore for the Bills losing, based on my thinking she's still waiting for that day. We all have our battles to fight, mine is just a little farther away than I'd like to admit. I bet Jim's isn't that far off from mine, having something that simple in common.

[feldspar]

Funny about Opie's complete absence from these threads after his display of absolute douche-baggery.

[Captain Obvious]

Funny about Opie's complete absence from these threads after his display of absolute douche-baggery.

From a PR standpoint he is playing it correctly. He was wrong in his guess and he screwed up. He knows the best course of action is to just stay silent and not acknowledge his mistake and hes hoping this will all blow over as quickly as possible

[trapezeus]

i wonder if the bills have something big planned for Jim's recovery. maybe a donation drive or something at the season opener.

a good way to support in the meantime is probably donating to the roswell park cancer ride that is later this month. i'm sure everyone knows someone riding, so donate to their cause.

[justasportsfan]

Funny about Opie's complete absence from these threads after his display of absolute douche-baggery.
OP will never admit he's wrong. He'd rather not reply.

[Bill Cody]

From a PR standpoint he is playing it correctly. He was wrong in his guess and he screwed up. He knows the best course of action is to just stay silent and not acknowledge his mistake and hes hoping this will all blow over as quickly as possible

You're confused. He never guessed he had "fallen off the wagon" that was a joke, remember? Now if he HAD fallen off the wagon he'd have correctly predicted it. Don't you read his stuff? It's always "I'm never wrong so I'll dig in my heels even if I am or I'll make up a straw man argument to muddy the water", nothing new to see here.

A man of character would say "I've thought about it and it really isn't nice to make jokes and/or nasty speculation about anyone's health, particularly a Bills icon. Alcoholism is not a joke. Cancer is not a joke. I was wrong and I've learned a valuable lesson. I'm sorry."

Don't hold your breath waiting for that though.

[Captain Obvious]

Don't you read his stuff? It's always "I'm never wrong so I'll dig in my heels even if I am or I'll make up a straw man argument to muddy the water", nothing new to see here.





The best is when he claims something NEVER..NEVER..NEVER.. EVER happens and when you point it out to him that it has happened he will claim "Well that was the exception it's not the rule"

[ServoBillieves]

I heard he's getting treatment at Roswell, does anyone have verification for that? The reason I ask is because my Gram just had a tumor removed from her lung and she heard he might be on the same floor. Best wishes to both.

[justasportsfan]

Doctors expect speedy recovery for Jim Kelly after jaw surgery

"At Mr. Kelly's request, we thank everyone for their concern and well wishes for him and his family," the statement said. "Today, Mr. Kelly underwent a partial maxillectomy to remove a squamous cell carcinoma of the upper gingival caused be chronic irritation at the gum site. He underwent reconstruction with a dental obturator. The surgery went very well. We are hopeful for and anticipate a speedy recovery and successful outcome.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000210127/article/buffallo-bills-legend-jim-kelly-recovering-after-surgery

[sukie]

nice

[The last buffalo fan]

:pray:

[ParanoidAndroid]

not oral structures for it to be oral cancer.

"Today, Mr. Kelly underwent a partial maxillectomy to remove a squamous cell carcinoma of the upper gingival caused be chronic irritation at the gum site."

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/ECMC-statement-on-Jim-Kelly-surgery/f0aa80f5-fc56-4dfa-9fea-e680d150691b

Yeah, so..... I wonder what the source of the chronic irritation in his gums was from. Either chew or alcohol is most likely.

[BertSquirtgum]

:pray: I pray for a healthy recovery for Jimbo.